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www.bookwormsonline.co.uk
 

Local representative selling quality children's books from award winning Usborne Publishing. Free books for schools and event hosts. Further representatives required all areas. Member DSA.

 

www.smart-petz.co.uk

Dog grooming styling service for small or medium sized dogs. Bath clipping, scissoring, low-stress environment and home-based. Experienced and qualified to C&G level 3. Natural products.

TA21 9NA
01823 666516
jcpownall@googlemail.com
 

www.dogsrdogs.co.uk

Qualified dog behaviour counsellor and trainer. Fees covered by many pet insurance companies. Stress free one to one training at times to suit you at our secure venue in Blackborough.

Rull Farm
Payhembury
Honiton
Devon
EX14 3JQ
01404 841340
sally@dogsrdogs.co.uk

www.bhaam.org.uk
 

Are you a creative practitioner living and/or working within the Blackdown Hills and are you interested in joining us? If so, please contact us via our website.
 

www.kingscycles.co.uk

Kings Cycles family business for 35 years in Wellington. Bicycle sales, repairs, bike hire, clothing, used bikes, servicing, fleet bikes, MTB's, childrens' bikes and electric bikes. Shops in Wellington and Taunton.

7 Corn Hill
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8LU
01823 662260 or 352272
info@kingscycles.co.uk

www.barronschard.co.uk

For all your outdoor clothing and footwear. Stockists of Barbour, Brasher, Le Chameau, Hunter, Merrell and Dubarry. We offer expert advice and top quality service.

2 Holyrood St
Chard
Somerset
TA20 2AH
01460 63593
john@barronschard.co.uk

 

www.mjcoate-butcherandfarmer.co.uk

Master Butchers and farmers producing quality sheepskins from their Blackdown flock treated to a high standard which can be machine washable or dry cleaned. Jacob fleece bean bags. Traditional village butcher. Also Tel 01823 681178.

Butchers Shop
93 Rockwell Green
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9BY
01823 662157
michaelcoate@googlemail.com

 

www.corrymoor.com

Made using mohair from angora goats farmed in Devon. Corrymoor Socks are hardwearing, machine washable and don't pick up smells 'for every walk of life'.

Corrymoor Farm
Stockland
Honiton
Devon
EX14 9DY
01404 861245
socks@corrymoor.com

www.jackdawstudio.co.uk

Registered architect; landscape photography; pure local wool hand-knits (from newborns to adults); pretty cotton bags and colourful cooks' aprons; bespoke picture frames; writer of fiction.

Carpenter's Cottage
Wambrook
Chard
Somerset
TA20 3EN
01460 65504
michael@jackdawstudio.co.uk
 

www.kindredrose.co.uk

Producing unique handmade cushions for all ages. Combining quirky, vintage and traditional fabrics and styles. Specialising in children's bespoke personalised cushions.

4 New Buildings
Blackborough
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 2EH
01884 266045
info@kindredrose.co.uk
 

www.dommetthillfarm.com

Wool, fleeces, scarves, throws and knee blankets available for sale using wool from our own Blackdown Flock of pedigree Shetland Sheep and Neroche Flock of pedigree Jacob Sheep.

Hare Lane
Buckland St Mary
Chard
Somerset
TA20 3JS
01460 234065
enquiry.dhf@btinternet.com

www.country-bumpkins.com

A collection of beautiful, handmade bags, from stunning handcrafted handbags to funky messenger bags. We lovingly produce any bag from mini evening totes to fabulously large farmers market shoppers. 

Innovative textile business designing and creating futuristic and revolutionary textiles, materials and products for architectural, interior, exhibition and fashion applications.

The Old Rectory
Sheldon
Nr Honiton
Devon
EX14 4QU
01404 841350
j.stoyel@btinternet.com
 

www.heartsandhens.com

A collection of simple country style giftware. Visit our website and purchase online from a range of unique giftware.

Appledore
Cotleigh
Honiton
Devon
EX14 9HE
01404 831531
nickynetherway@hotmail.com

www.theoldkennels.co.uk

Day courses in wood, willow, textiles, metal, stone, glass and flame working, national/international tutors. 4 star bed and breakfast accommodation, Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award.

Stentwood
Dunkeswell
Honiton
Devon
EX14 4RW
01823 681138
info@theoldkennels.co.uk

www.redwoodstravel.com

Coach operators providing a comprehensive service in commercial and private hire tours.

Unit 3
Station Road
Hemyock
Devon
EX15 3SE
01823 680288
info@redwoodstravel.com

www.sewardscoaches.co.uk

Family run coach hire company, supplying 16-57 seat luxury coaches for private hire. Local, national and international travel.

Glendale
Dalwood
Axminster
Devon
EX13 7EJ
01404 881343
catherineseward910@btinternet.com

www.eastcottbarn.co.uk

Psychotherapist, UKCP accredited, offering a confidential space in which to explore difficulties or reflect on personal issues from a perspective of body, mind and spirit.

Sheldon
Honiton
Devon
EX14 4QU
01404 841450
info@eastcottbarn.co.uk

www.woodlandjourneys.org.uk

Forest School and bushcraft sessions, training and outdoor events in the Blackdowns and East Devon. Rites of Passage for young people, families and Quests for adults. Mobile 07980 691605.

10 Sunnyside
Awliscombe
Honiton
Devon
EX14 3NX
01404 549488
info@woodlandjourneys.org.uk

www.tpcoaching.co.uk

Tim Pitcher is a qualified life, business and executive coach specialising in personal and organisational transition. He enables people to find the key to initiating change.

PO Box 55
Axminster
Devon
EX13 9AD
07715 490229
info@tpcoaching.co.uk
 

www.lucindamcalpine.com

Natural horse management, intuitive riding, the unshod horse, relationship counselling for horse and rider, rehabilitation, hacking, dressage and schooling. Residential courses available.

Bowhayes Farm
Culmstock
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 3JY
01823 680321
bowhayesfarm@btconnect.com
 

www.aquavisiononline.com

Pond & Lake: design, build, repair and maintenance services. Producer of fish for table & restocking. Courses in ‘Backyard’ Fish Farming and Water Gardening.

Upper Hayne Farm
Blackborough
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 2JD
01823 680888
info@aquavisiononline.com

www.beechhayesfarm.co.uk

See website for details of smallholders' courses.

Churchinford
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 7DW
01823 601565
beechhayes@aol.com

www.tbhlc.org.uk

Self care and fitness for all ages. Help with long term health conditions using complementary therapies, socialisation, carer support, information, IT classes. Rooms for hire.

Riverside
Hemyock
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 3SH
01823 680687
anne.monk@tbhlc.org.uk

www.bhha.info

One day or half day workshops. For hedgelaying courses Tel 01404 881634. For hedgerow craft courses Tel 01404 549488.

martin.turner@bhha.info
 

www.gillysbakery.co.uk

Home-baked bread, sweet and savoury using local, organic ingredients wherever possible. Specialising in sourdough. Course enquiries welcome. Visits by appointment.

The Barn
Mancroft Cottage
Shells Lane
Wambrook
Chard
Somerset
TA20 3ED
01460 239622
gilly@mancroft.eclipse.co.uk

www.woodlandjourneys.org.uk

Forest School and bushcraft sessions, training and outdoor events in the Blackdowns and East Devon. Rites of Passage for young people, families and Quests for adults. Mobile 07980 691605.

10 Sunnyside
Awliscombe
Honiton
Devon
EX14 3NX
01404 549488
info@woodlandjourneys.org.uk

www.westcountry.landroverexperience.co.uk

Off-road driver training. Individuals and groups, corporate. HSE approved courses to help you meet your legal requirements. Gift vouchers available. B.O.R.D.A. members.

Wessington Farm
Awliscombe
Honiton
Devon
EX14 3NU

www.learningfromtheland.co.uk

Sustainable living courses around the Blackdowns - rural skills, DIY, innovative CPD: compost loos, cob pizza ovens, lime plaster, natural paints, school workshops, outside art, coppicing.

Secret Meadow
Weekmoor
Milverton
Somerset
TA4 1QE
01823 400696
courses@learningfromtheland.co.uk

www.otter-golf.co.uk

Golf school for all standards. Individual or group coaching, by P.G.A. professional Andrew Thompson on a single or series of lessons. Or play the 9 holes.

Upottery
Honiton
Devon
EX14 9QP
01404 861266
andrewthompson@otter-golf.co.uk

www.outerlimitsexplore.co.uk

Quality team development courses throughout UK, Tanzania and Peru. Experienced, fully qualified trainers. Specialists in adventurous training, expeditions, charity events worldwide. Corporate clients, schools, colleges.

P O Box 790
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 9DG
0845 2008512
info@outerlimitsexplore.co.uk

Relaxed, friendly group we offer tuition in spinning and weaving. Please contact Anne Kennard or join us for a coffee 10 to 12 Thurs. Please ring first.

Sweethay Studio
Sweethay Close
Staplehay
Taunton
Somerset
01460 234650
jmrsomerset@aol.com

www.tomkealy.com

Weekly classes, offering you an opportunity to learn and broaden your furniture making skills. Small class sizes, run in a professional workshop by an experienced tutor and furniture maker. Visits welcome by appointment.

Boundary Barn
Hare Lane
Buckland St Mary
Chard
Somerset
TA20 3JS
01460 234272
tom@kealy.co.uk

www.valgrainger.co.uk

Val Grainger started the award winning sheeps wool insulation business The Woolly Shepherd in 2005. With a lifelong interest in sustainability and farming she has now left to concentrate on other woolly projects! She is also available to run courses, give talks and run seminars on a variety of subjects with sustainable living at the heart of them.
 

01823 421237
val@valgrainger.co.uk

www.wildsideexperience.co.uk

Nature awareness, bushcraft and birthday parties for all ages. We offer corporate team building, also activity days and camps for schools, churches and individuals.

Seville's Croft
Hemyock
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 3QX
01823 680931
info@wildsideexperience.co.uk

www.spaceodyssey.co.uk

Space Odyssey offers fascinating mobile planetarium experiences to schools, colleges, youth and community groups etc. with each presentation carefully tailored to the audience involved.

Foxglove Banks
35 Longmead
Hemyock
Devon
EX15 3SG
0844 3351353
simon@spaceodyssey.co.uk

www.tauntongolf.co.uk

Private members Golf Club. Visitors and societies welcome. Membership available, please call above number for details. Available for weddings, functions & conferences.

Corfe
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 7BY
01823 421537
mail@tauntongolf.co.uk

 

Livery. DIY or part. American barn style stabling in quiet location with good riding. Plenty of high quality turnout.

The Cottage
Culm Pyne Barton
Hemyock
Devon
EX15 3UE
01823 681018
jg.stallard@mypostoffice.co.uk

www.saddlerybespoke.co.uk

Master Saddler offering bespoke bridlework, belts, dog collars and accessories. Leather, saddlery and harness repairs and alterations. Saddle fitting and reflocking. Approved FLAIR fitter.

Greenhaven
Alston
Axminster
Devon
EX13 7LG
01460 221884

www.lucindamcalpine.com

Natural horse management, intuitive riding, the unshod horse, relationship counselling for horse and rider, rehabilitation, hacking, dressage and schooling. Residential courses available.

Bowhayes Farm
Culmstock
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 3JY
01823 680321

www.holliestroutfarm.co.uk

Self catering available. Individual, group and corporate fly fishing packages. Tuition available.

Slade Lane
Sheldon
Honiton
Devon
EX14 4QS
01404 841428

www.kingsmeadcentre.com

A long established holiday and leisure activity centre. High quality self-catering accommodation and a camp / tourer site. Fishing lakes, children's play area. Same day farm shop deliveries.

Clayhidon
Devon
EX15 3TR
01823 421630

www.southfarm.co.uk

Large farmhouse and seven comfortable well equipped cottages with beautiful views nestled in 41 acres. Four well stocked coarse fishing lakes also available to visitors.

South Farm
Blackborough
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 2JE
01823 681078

www.theblackdownpractice.co.uk

Main surgery at Hemyock (01823 680206), with branch surgeries at Churchinford (01823 681700) and Dunkeswell (01823 681720).

 

www.burrowfarmgardens.co.uk

Landscaped 10-acre garden. A plantsman's delight. Light refreshments, cream teas. Nursery. Good Gardens Guide recommended. Open 1st April - 31 October daily 10am to 7pm.

Dalwood
Axminster
Devon
EX13 7ET
01404 831285
enquiries@burrowfarmgardens.co.uk

 

www.otter-golf.co.uk

Golf school for all standards. Individual or group coaching, by P.G.A. professional Andrew Thompson on a single or series of lessons. Or play the 9 holes.

Upottery
Honiton
Devon
EX14 9QP
01404 861266

www.tauntongolf.co.uk

Private members Golf Club. Visitors and societies welcome. Membership available, please call above number for details. Available for weddings, functions & conferences.

Corfe
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 7BY
01823 421537
mail@tauntongolf.co.uk
 

www.tauntonchiropractic.co.uk

A variety of treatments are employed, depending on a patient’s particular needs. Why not visit our website?

Essex Medical Centre
Fore Street
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1QA
01460 68721
admin@tauntonchiropractic.co.uk
 

www.eastcottbarn.co.uk

Bed and breakfast, retreat facilities, fitness suite and therapies on our smallholding in peaceful Blackdowns village. Relaxation for body, mind and spirit. Views, walks, log fire, special diets, home cooking.

Sheldon
Honiton
Devon
EX14 4QU
01404 841450
info@eastcottbarn.co.uk

 

www.tbhlc.org.uk

Self care and fitness for all ages. Help with long term health conditions using complementary therapies, socialisation, carer support, information, IT classes. Rooms for hire.

Riverside
Hemyock
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 3SH
01823 680687
anne.monk@tbhlc.org.uk

 

www.blackdownsupport.org.uk

Do you care ... The Blackdown Support Group does. It cares for young and old, for those in need of extra help when sick or suffering from accidents, disabilities or advancing years.

The Surgery
Station Road
Hemyock
Devon
EX15 3SF
01823 681036
bsgbarbara@nhs.net
 

www.honiton-hearing.co.uk

Small family firm specialising in hearing tests, hearing aids, hearing protection, loops and assistive listening devices.

12 New Street
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1EY
01404 47070
colin@honiton-hearing.co.uk

 

www.muddydogs.com

Uniquely British leather luggage, bags and shooting accessories made in Somerset. Ethically combining traditional leather craftsmanship with contemporary design. Bespoke service available.

01460 61818
beverley@muddydogs.com
 

www.honitonmuseum.co.uk

Famous throughout the world for its outstanding Honiton lace collection also displays local artefacts from pre history to the present day. FREE entry.

High Street
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1PG
01404 44966
info@honitonmuseum.co.uk

 

www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

18th century woollen mill, steam engines, restaurant and shop celebrating Fox Brothers 200 years in the area. Producer of fine pure wool yarn for knitting, weaving for fine Tartan to runners and mats.

Uffculme
Devon
EX15 3EE
01884 840960
info@coldharbourmill.org.uk

 

www.honitonshow.co.uk

The Association organises one of the largest one day shows of its kind in the country on the first Thursday of August.

Bank House
66A High Street
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1PS
marcelle@honitonshow.co.uk
 

www.axevalefestival.org.uk

www.southwestairfields.com

Collectors of photographs and archive memorabilia of World War II for the Blackdown Hills area.

01823 680692
 

www.wellingtonmuseum.org.uk

An Aladdin's Cave of local history; the Duke of Wellington, Fox's Mill, Poole Brickworks; Walter Gregory's now Swallowfield; Societies and much, much more.

28 Fore Street
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8AQ
07971 242904
wellingtonmuseum@tiscali.co.uk

 

www.middevonshow.co.uk

www.heartofdevon.com

The official website for the Heart of Devon, with accommodation, attractions and events for Exeter, Mid Devon and East Devon.
 

www.papershophoniton.co.uk

Newsagents with daily newspaper delivery to: Honiton, Awliscombe, Yarcombe, Stockland, Gittisham, Dalwood, Farway, Offwell and surrounding area. E-Pay, phone cards, Lottery, loose tobacco specialist.

Wardmay Ltd
10 New Street
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1EY
01404 41222
papershophoniton@aol.com

 

www.tindlenews.co.uk

www.viewfromtheblackdownhills.co.uk

Your local free newspaper. Available throughout the area every month. News, views, faces and places. Send your news items to us. To advertise, please call us.

Tindle House, South Street
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5AD
01297 32601
 

www.imaginationphotography.co.uk

Baby, child, family and pet portraits. Weddings, sports and social events, commercial and advertising photography. In-house framing service. Visit our Hemyock studio and framing workshop.

Orchard Mead
Culmbridge Road
Hemyock
Cullompton
EX15 3PD
01823 680551
scott@imaginationphotography.co.uk


 

www.jackdawstudio.co.uk

Registered architect; landscape photography; pure local wool hand-knits (from newborns to adults); pretty cotton bags and colourful cooks' aprons; bespoke picture frames; writer of fiction.

Carpenter's Cottage
Wambrook
Chard
Somerset
TA20 3EN
01460 65504

 

www.pippasphysiotherapy.co.uk

Back and neck pain? Why not try Physiotherapy? I am an experienced practitioner with an interest in reflextherapy working here in the Blackdown Hills.

01884 266107
pippalovering@homecall.co.uk

 

www.milfordanddormor.co.uk

Established business with offices in Devon and Somerset. Providing legal advice in Hemyock from our sub-office at Halifax House each Thursday morning and at other times by arrangement.

45 Fore Street
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1PT
01460 61000

 

www.jackdawstudio.co.uk

Registered architect; landscape photography; pure local wool hand-knits (from newborns to adults); pretty cotton bags and colourful cooks' aprons; bespoke picture frames; writer of fiction.

Carpenter's Cottage
Wambrook
Chard
Somerset
TA20 3EN
01460 65504
michael@jackdawstudio.co.uk
 

www.kathyarnoldtherapies.co.uk/

Offering complementary therapies in an peaceful setting, such as Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy Massage and Hopi Ear Candles. Therapeutic breaks also available in our B&B.

Lodge House
Buckland St Mary
Chard
Somerset
TA20 3TA
01460 455455
enquiries@lodgehousebandbsomerset.co.uk
 

www.woollyshepherd.co.uk

Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1QE

01823 400321

An ethical Somerset family business with its eye firmly set on a low-carbon future. Taking waste wool to places it’s never been before! Source low value wool locally and make it into beautiful products…

www.yarakbirdsofprey.co.uk

Hands on experiences in a private environment. We also have a public visitor centre. Daily flying displays, food and refreshments available.

Langford, Cullompton EX15 1RG

Tel: 01884 277297

www.westerncountiesequinehospital.co.uk

Seven vet equine practice treating all types of horses and ponies from our purpose built, fully equipped hospital in the Blackdown Hills.

Tel 01884 841100

Culmstock, Cullompton EX15 3LA

www.porterdodson.co.uk

Porter Dodson provide a complete range of legal services to prepare, support and protect you at every stage of your personal and professional life. Offices in Taunton, Wellington, Yeovil, Dorchester, Sherborne.
 

The Old Pavilion, Cuckoo Down Lane, Honiton
A wonderful venue set overlooking Honiton. Here you can come on a course, join a class, book a family event or let us throw you a children’s party with a difference. T: 01404 45699 www.oldpavilioncourses.co.uk

www.abbeyfieldhillhouse.co.uk

A charitable organization providing 24hr residential care enhancing the quality of life for older people in beautiful countryside just outside Honiton.

T: 01404 46694

Abbeyfield Hill House, Combe Raleigh, Honiton, Devon EX14 4UQ.

Manager: Mrs Lynn Pulman

Talking to a qualified counsellor about life's difficulties can help improve how we cope and manage with them.  Kathryn Donnithorne (MBACP) is friendly and calm.

T 07714 675914 or visit www.headspace-counselling.co.uk for more information. 
  
Headspace Counselling
Chiropractic Health Centre
193 High Street
Honiton
EX14 1LQ

www.chocolateamour.co.uk

Tel: 07717887442 

Learn to make luxury chocolates with a professional chocolatier. Full/half day fun courses for all ages and abilities. Take home your gift wrapped creations.

www.trymymassage.co.uk

A professional holistic massage therapist and body worker. To find out about treatments and what to expect during your visit, please visit my website.

07922 224749

Try My Massage & Bodywork
Cath du Preez MTI
 
Monkton House
53 High Street
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1PW
 
info@trymymassage.co.uk